CATIA Lab Manual
CATIA Lab Manual
CATIA Lab Manual
(Deemed to be University)
AARUPADAI VEEDU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
17MECC82
MACHINE DRAWING LABORATORY
MANUAL
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HOD/MECH
DATE EX. NO. DESCRPTION PAGE NO. SIGNATURE
INTRODUCTION
TUTORIAL -1
TUTORIAL -2
TUTORIAL -3
TUTORIAL -4
01 ISOMETRIC VIEW-1
02 ISOMETRIC VIEW-2
03 ISOMETRIC VIEW-3
04 ISOMETRIC VIEW-4
ASSEMBLY OF GIB AND COTTER
05
JOINT
06 ASSEMBLY OF KNUCKLE JOINT
VIVA QUESTIONS
INTRODUCTION
In cad laboratory we are going to study about how to create a model of engineering
objects and also how to create an assembly of modeled objects. The modeling software’s like
CATIA, Pro e, Unigraphics are generally used in mechanical engineering field for the
modeling. In this lab catia-v5r18 software is used to do the exercises.
Optimal Sharing
Catia V6 users will get access to a unique, collaborative 3 dimensional environments that can
be access by an unlimited number of people online. This allows people from across the globe
to collaborate in a virtual environment. It has been designed to not only allow for online
cooperation, but also makes offline sharing and designing easy to integrate as well.
Creating a new product can be a long and complex process. It encompasses multiple design
phases including the initial design, overall development, and manufacturing. Catia V6
decreases the complexity and length of the entire project because it integrates various stages
of the development process so that they can be controlled and modified on a single platform.
It does this by using an approach to systems engineering known as RFLP. This allows you to
create several versions of the same product using different sets of requirements. This gives
you a comprehensive look at what the final product could be Seamless Transitioning.
Every version of the CATIA design software is designed to allow for seamless integration
with previous versions. This makes upgrading a simple process and can be completed without
losing any of the information that has already been stored. CATIA design software has found
its way into more and more industries with each passing year. Traditionally, it gained
notoriety through 3 main industries; however, every industry that is involved in engineering
has found ituseful.
CATIA has become a leader in product development software and may be exactly what is
needed to overcome the shortcomings of CAD software.
Tool Bars
Many standard toolbars are used in the different modes like sketcher mode operational mode
etc, in CATIA software. Here we discuss about the tool bars used in sketcher with some
examples.
There are three standard tool bars found in the Sketcher Work Bench. The three toolbars
are shown below. The individual tools found in each of the three tools are labeled to the right
of the tool icon. Some tools have an arrow located at the bottom right of the tool icon. The
arrow is an indication that there is more than one variation of that particular type of tool. The
tools that have more than one option that are listed to the right of the default tool. To display
the other tool options you must select and hold the left mouse button on the arrow as shown
in Figure1.1. This will bring up the optional tools Select Arrow Optional tools.
The next step is to create a 2 dimensional profile of the part. The Sketcher Work Bench is a
two dimensional (planar) work area. To use the Sketcher Work Bench, you must specify
which plane the profile is to be created on. Specifying, the plane can be done several different
ways.
ZX plane
MODIFYING THE PROFILE USING CHAMFER
The Chamfer icon is also located in the Operations tool bar. This procedure assumes you
know what a chamfer is. The steps required to create a chamfer are almost identical to
creating a corner. Select the Chamfer icon.
The command prompt at the bottom left hand of the screen, will prompt you with the
following: “Select the first curve, or a common point”. For this exercise select line 5. The
next command prompt will ask you to “Select the second curve”.
Constraint
This tool allows you to create individual constraints, one at time. You have already applied a
constraint and may not even know it. The Anchor icon is a constraint. The values attached to
the Chamfer and Corner is constraints. To apply Dimensional Constraints, complete the
following steps:
If the initial location of the constraint is not satisfactory re-select the dimension and drag and
drop it at the new location.
To edit the value of the constraint double click on the value box. This will bring up the
Constraint Definition pop up window shown in. This window shows the existing value for the
Sketcher element. This value can be edited by typing the new value over the existing
value. Then select OK or hit the Enter key. The entities linked to the constraint will
automatically be updated to the new value.
If the constraint is between two different entities, such as lines, select the first line and then
the second line. CATIA V5 will constrain the distance between the two entities. The
constraint value will appear near the constraint to move the constraint value. For this lesson
constrain your “L Shaped Extrusion” similar to the one shown in Figure.
Suggested Steps for practice exercises:
1. Select the XY plane (the plane the profile will be sketched on). Enter the
SketcherWork Bench.
2. Sketch the profile of the part. Hint: use the Profile tool.
3. Anchor the lower left hand corner of the sketch. For anchoring a profile.
4. Constrain the profile to match the dimensions given in the profile.
5. Exit the Sketcher Work Bench, return to the Part Design Work Bench (the
3D environment). Sketcher Work Bench and entering the Part Design Work
Bench.
6. Once in the Part Design Work Bench extrude the profile to the
dimension. It’sExtrude or cut the profile.
7. Finally save a part drawing.
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TUTORIAL - 1
ZX Plane
Figure 1.1
1.5 Create a circle at the coordinates (0,0) with a diameter of 25 mm as shown in figure
5.2
Figure 1.2
1.6 Exit the Sketcher Work Bench. Remember, this will put you back into the Part
Design Work bench.
1.7 Select the Pad tool.
1.8 When the Pad Definition window appears, , select the More button. This will expand
the Pad Definition window to show the Second Limit box. Figure 1.3 shows the Pad
Definition window expanded to include the Second Limit.
Figure 1.3
1.9 In the First Limit area enter “20mm” for the Length Box. Leave the Type box set at
“Dimension”, as shown in figure 1.5.
1.10 In the Second Limit area, enter ”20mm” for the Length box, as shown in figure
1.5.
1.11 Select the OK button. Notice that the circle has been extruded 1 inch in both
directions, reference figure 1.4
Figure 1.4
1.12 Select the ZX Plane (figure 5.1) and enter the Sketcher Work Bench.
1.13 Create another circle at the Coordinates (0,0) with a diameter of 18 (Figure 1.5).
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Figure 1.5
1.14 Exit the Sketcher Workbench. Select the Pad tool and select the More button to
expand the Pad Definition window.
1.15 Enter “40” as the First Length and “40” as the Second length.
1.16 Select the OK button. The part should look similar the part shown in figure 1.6.
Figure 1.6
1.17 Select the YZ Plane (Figure 1.7) and enter the Sketcher Work Bench.
YZ Plane
Figure 1.7
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1.18 Create a circle at the coordinates(0,0) with a diameter of 25mm(Figure1.2)
1.19 Exit the Sketcher Work Bench and select the Pad tool.
1.20 Select the More button from the Pad Definition window.
1.21 Enter “20” for both the First and Second lengths.
1.22 Select the OK button. The part should look similar the one shown in figure 1.8
Figure 1.8
1.23 Select the YZ Plane reference figure 1.7
1.24 Enter the Sketcher Work Bench.
1.25 Create a circle at the coordinates (0,0) with a diameter of 18mm, as shown in
figure 1.5
1.26 Exit the Sketcher Work Bench.
1.27 Extrude the part using the Pad tool and More button. Enter “40” mm for both the
First and Second Lengths.
1.28 Select the OK button. At this point your part should look similar to the one shown
in Figure 1.9.
Figure 1.9
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TUTORIAL - 2
2.1 The “Top U-Joint” part is a new and completely separate part from the “Swivel”
part you just created. Since the “Top U-Joint” part is a new part, you will need to
go to the file option in the top left pull down menu. Select New.
2.2 Selecting the Part option automatically puts you in the Part Design Work Bench.
2.3 Select the YZ Plane, shown in Figure 2.1
YZ Plane
Figure 2.1
2.4 Enter the Sketcher Work Bench.
2.5 Sketch the Profile shown in Figure 2.2
2.6 Constrain the profile as shown in Figure 2.2
Figure 2.2
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Figure 2.3
2.9 The next step is to create a 40mm diameter rounded edge on the bottom of both legs.
This process can simplified by using the Tritangent Fillet tool. By default the
Tritangent Fillet tool will be a sub option under the Edge Fillet tool .
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Select back
surface
Select front
surface
Figure 2.5
2.12 Select the bottom surface of the right leg. This surface joins the front and back
surfaces. It is the Face to Remove, as shown in figure 2.6
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2.13 Select the OK button. The bottom surface selected will be removed and replaced
with a radius. The radius will be the same size as the length of the surface it
replaced, reference Figure 2.7.
Edge
Surface
Figure 2.8
2.16 Select the Hole tool. When the Hole Definition Window appears, enter “18 mm”
for the Diameter box and select “Up To Last” as the Hole Type. This will create the
Hole in both legs at the same time. Select OK to create the hole. Your part should
look similar to the one in Figure 2.9.
Figure 2.9
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2.17 The next step is to create the shaft on the top of the “Top U-Joint”. To accomplish
this you will need to create a Plane that will represent the top of the shaft. This
Plane is where you will create the sketch for the shaft.
2.18 Select the Plane tool from the Reference element tool bar and with the Plane
Definition window set to “Offset from Plane”, create a plane 150mm from the
XY Plane as shown in Figure 2.10
Figure 2.11
. Figure 2.10
2.19 Select the new Plane and enter the Sketcher Work Bench.
2.20 Create a Circle, with a radius of 20mm and Constrain it as shown in figure 2.11
2.21 Exit the Sketcher Work Bench and extrude the circle down to the top surface of
the “Top U-Joint” as shown in figure 2.12
Figure 2.12
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2.22 Add a 2mm Chamfer to the top edge of the shaft as shown in figure 2.13
2.23 Add a 5mm radius Fillet to all of the exterior edges of the solid as shown in Figure
2.13
2.24 The “Top U-Joint” has now been created. Rename Part.1 in the Specification
Tree to “Top U-Joint”
2.25 Save the part as ‘Top U-Joint.CATPart.”
Fillets
Chamfer
Figure 2.13
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Tutorial – 3
The third and last part you will create in this lesion is the Bottom U-Joint; The Bottom U-
Joint is identical to the Top U-Joint. In industry you would create the Bottom U-Joint as
efficiently as possible, which would be by duplicating the Top U-Joint. Since it is this
books objective to show you how to step will use another method of creating the Bottom
U-Joint. At the moment this may not be the most efficient method, but it will help you be
a more efficient and knowledgeable CATIA V5 user. The method still has solids using
Boolean geometry. The following instructions step you through the process of creating
the Bottom U-Joint using Boolean Operations.
3.1 Start a new part. rename it to Bottom U-Joint.
3.2 Select the ZX Plane and enter the Sketcher Work bench.
3.3 Create a rectangle of 80mm x 85mm in the Sketcher Work Bench .
3.4 Exit the Sketcher Work Bench and extrude the box 40mm as shown in figure 3.1
Figure 3.1
3.5 Select the Insert tab from the top pull down menu as
shown in figure 3.2
3.6 From the Insert window, select the Body option. This
will insert a new body into the Specification Tree
(Figure 3.3). The purpose of this step will be explained
later.
Figure 3.2
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3.8 Sketch the profile shown in figure 3.5 CATIA V5 will allow you to Constrain the
new sketch to the edges of the existing box (Sketch.1) as shown in figure 3.5
Select
this
face
Figure 3.5
3.9 Exit the Sketcher Work Bench and select the Pad tool.
3.10In the Pad Definition window, select the More button. Figure 3.6 shows the Pad
Definition window already expanded.
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Figure 3.6
3.11In the First Limit box, for the Length, enter “45mm” as shown in figure 3.6
3.12In the Second Limit box, for the Length enter “.5mm” as shown in figure 3.6. Select
the OK button. The extruded solid should look similar to the one shown in figure 3.7.
if the solid was extruded in the wrong direction you may need to hit the Reverse
Direction button to reverse the direction of the extrusion.
Pad.1
Pad.2
Figure 3.7
3.13 Select the branch, Body.2 from the Specification Tree. This should highlight
indicating it has been selected. The corresponding solid on the screen Body.2 will
also highlight. If Body.2 is not selected, the following steps will not work.
3.14 Select the Edit tab from the top pull down menu as shown in figure 3.8
3.15 Select the body.2 Object from the bottom of the edit window Figure 3.8.
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Figure 3.8
3.16 Select Remove from the list of Boolean Operations as shown in figure 3.8. this will
remove the second profile from the first profile. Reference figure 3.9. selecting the
Insert, Boolean Operation, Remove option will give you the same result.
Figure 3.9
3.17 Create a 40mm radius Fillet on the bottom two edges of the par. Reference figure
3.10
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Figure 3.10
3.18 By using step 2.9 thru 2.23 then your can construct part, which will be like fig 3.11.
Figure 3.11
3.19If your part looks similar the one shown in figure 3.11, you are ready to save your
newly created CATPart. Save the part as Bottom U-Joint.CATOPart.
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Tutorial – 4
Assembling Detail Parts
Inserting Components into the Assembly Design Work Bench
The detail parts that make up the assembly were created in assignment 1,2and3. before
the detail parts can be assembled, you will need to insert them into the Assembly Work
Bench. The follow steps explain how this is done.
1.1 The top of the Specification Tree must be selected before components can be inserted
into the Assembly Design Work Bench. In this case, the top of the Specification Tree
is labeled “product1”. If your specification Tree has a different number following the
“Product”, it is OK; the process is the same. That number will change depending on
the number of times you have entered the Assembly Design Work Bench.
1.2 With ‘Product1” highlighted, select the Existing Component tool. The Insert an
Existing Component widow will appear on the screen as shown in figure 4.1
Figure 4.1
1.3 In the Insert An Existing Component window, find the file that was saved earlier
assignment 1 named “Swivel”. Select the open button. Reselect the top of the
Specification Tree and select the Existing Component tool as you did in Step 2.2
1.4 In the Insert An Existing Component window, select the file labeled “Top U-Joint”.
Select the OK button.
1.5 Repeat steps 1.4, but instead of opening the file “Top U-Joint” open the file “Bottom
U-Joint”. Your screen should look similar to figure 4.2.
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Figure 4.2
Anchor Symbol
Figure 4.3
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View B
View A
Select these
surfaces
View A
Figure 4.4
View B
Contact
Constraint
2.4 Place the curser on the hole of the Bottom U-Joint part and move it around until the
axis that runs through the center of the holes appears as shown in figure 4.6. This can
sometimes be tricky; the axis is hard to activate to make it visible. The pointer needsto
be in just the right place in order for the Axis Line to appear. Moving the mouse around
in the area of the axis should allow you to pick it up. When it appears, press down the
left mouse button to select it. Once the Axis line is selected it will show up as
highlighted.
Figure 4.7
DATE:
AIM:
TOOLS USED:
PROCEDURE:
2. Select XY, YZ, ZX plane to define the sketch plane, now the Sketcher workbench
3. Select the profile and draw the part which is given in the model.
4. Using Constraint command the dimensions are modified as per the given model.
5. Exit the Sketcher workbench, click Pad and give the thickness for the part.
6. Select the face to define the work plane and draw the second element.
7. Using Pocket command material is removed and the final model is created.
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RESULT:
Thus the given 3D model as per the drawing is modelled using CATIA V5.18 software.
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DATE:
AIM:
TOOLS USED:
PROCEDURE:
2. Select XY, YZ, ZX plane to define the sketch plane, now the Sketcher workbench
3. Select the profile and draw the part which is given in the model.
4. Using Constraint command the dimensions are modified as per the given model.
5. Exit the Sketcher workbench, click Pad and give the thickness for the part.
6. Select the face to define the work plane and draw the second element.
7. Using Pocket command material is removed and the final model is created.
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RESULT:
Thus the given 3D model as per the drawing is modelled using CATIA V5.18 software.
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DATE:
AIM:
TOOLS USED:
PROCEDURE:
2. Select XY, YZ, ZX plane to define the sketch plane, now the Sketcher workbench
3. Select the profile and draw the part which is given in the model.
4. Using Constraint command the dimensions are modified as per the given model.
5. Exit the Sketcher workbench, click Pad and give the thickness for the part.
6. Select the face to define the work plane and draw the second element.
7. Using Pocket command material is removed and the final model is created.
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RESULT:
Thus the given 3D model as per the drawing is modelled using CATIA V5.18 software.
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DATE:
AIM:
TOOLS USED:
PROCEDURE:
2. Select XY, YZ, ZX plane to define the sketch plane, now the Sketcher workbench
3. Select the profile and draw the part which is given in the model.
4. Using Constraint command the dimensions are modified as per the given model.
5. Exit the Sketcher workbench, click Pad and give the thickness for the part.
6. Select the face to define the work plane and draw the second element.
7. Using Pocket command material is removed and the final model is created.
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RESULT:
Thus the given 3D model as per the drawing is modelled using CATIA V5.18 software.
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DATE:
AIM:
TOOLS USED:
PROCEDURE:
2. The commands for assembling parts are available in the toolbar on the right side
3. Click the Existing Component icon in the Product Structure toolbar, then the File
Selection dialog box is displayed were required the part model is selected.
4. To constrain a model for positioning parts correctly is carried using the various
constraints tools like Constraining and Manipulating and Select the fix component
5. Then the parts are assembled in the following order Fork, Block, Gib,
6. Select the update icon for assembly to be updated, all assembly design models are
RESULT:
Thus the given 3D assembly model as per the drawing is modelled usingCATIA V5.18 software.
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DATE:
AIM:
TOOLS USED:
PROCEDURE:
2. The commands for assembling parts are available in the toolbar on the right side
3. Click the Existing Component icon in the Product Structure toolbar, then the File
Selection dialog box is displayed were required the part model is selected.
4. To constrain a model for positioning parts correctly is carried using the various
constraints tools like Constraining and Manipulating and Select the fix component
5. Then the parts are a assembled in the following order Fork end, Eye end, Pin,
6. Select the update icon for assembly to be updated, all assembly de sign models are
RESULT:
Thus the given 3D assembly model as per the drawing is modelled usingCATIA V5.18 software.
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DATE:
AIM:
TOOLS USED:
PROCEDURE:
2. The commands for assembling parts are available in the toolbar on the right side
of theapplication window.
3. Click the Existing Component icon in the Product Structure toolbar, then the File
Selection dialog box is displayed were required the part model is selected.
4. To constrain a model for positioning parts correctly is carried using the various
constraints tools like Constraining and Manipulating and Select the fix component
5. Then the p arts are assembled in the following order Flange (Male), Flange
6. Select the update icon for assembly t o b e updated, all assembly de sign models
are ensured that it is in constraints condition before the models are finished.
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RESULT:
Thus the given 3D assembly model as per the drawing is modelled usingCATIA V5.18 software.
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DATE:
AIM:
TOOLS USED:
PROCEDURE:
2. The commands for assembling parts are available in the toolbar on the right side
of theapplication window.
3. Click the Existing Component icon in the Product Structure toolbar, then the File
Selection dialog box is displayed were required the part model is selected.
4. To constrain a model for positioning parts correctly is carried using the various
constraints tools like Constraining and Manipulating and Select the fix component
5. Then the parts are assembled in the following or der Piston, piston pin and piston
6. Select the update icon for assembly t o b e updated, all assembly de sign models
are ensured that it is in constraints condition before the models are finished.
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RESULT:
Thus the given 3D assembly model as per the drawing is modelled usingCATIA V5.18 software.
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DATE:
AIM:
TOOLS USED:
PROCEDURE:
2. The commands for assembling parts are available in the toolbar on the right side
of theapplication window.
3. Click the Existing Component icon in the Product Structure toolbar, then the File
Selection dialog box is displayed were required the part model is selected.
4. To constrain a model for positioning parts correctly is carried using the various
constraints tools like Constraining and Manipulating and Select the fix component
5. Then the parts are assembled in the following order Flange, Centre block, collar,
6. Select the update icon for assembly to be updated, all assembly design models
RESULT:
Thus the given 3D assembly model as per the drawing is modelled usingCATIA V5.18 software.
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DATE:
AIM:
TOOLS USED:
PROCEDURE:
2. The commands for assembling parts are available in the toolbar on the right side
of theapplication window.
3. Click the Existing Component icon in the Product Structure toolbar, then the File
Selection dialog box is displayed were required the part model is selected.
4. To constrain a model for positioning parts correctly is carried using the various
constraints tools like Constraining and Manipulating and Select the fix component
5. Then the parts are assembled in the following or der Body, Screw spindle, Nuts,
6. Select the update icon for assembly to be updated, all assembly de sign models
are ensured that it is in constraints condition before the models are finished.
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RESULT:
Thus the given 3D assembly model as per the drawing is modelled usingCATIA V5.18 software.
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DATE:
AIM:
TOOLS USED:
PROCEDURE:
2. The commands for assembling parts are available in the toolbar on the right side of the
application window.
3. Click the Existing Component icon in the Product Structure toolbar, then the File Selection
4. To constrain a model for positioning parts correctly is carried using the various constraints
tools like Constraining and Manipulating and Select the fix component icon, to Fix a part
in the space.
5. Then the parts are assembled in the following or der Body, Brass, Cap, Bolt & Nuts,
6. Select the update icon for assembly to be updated, all assembly de sign models are
RESULT:
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Thus the given 3D assembly model as per the drawing is modelled usingCATIA V5.18 software.
DATE:
AIM:
TOOLS USED:
PROCEDURE:
2. The commands for assembling parts are available in the toolbar on the right side of the
application window.
3. Click the Existing Component icon in the Product Structure toolbar, then the File Selection
4. To constrain a model for positioning parts correctly is carried using the various constraints
tools like Constraining and Manipulating and Select the fix component icon, to Fix a part
in the space.
5. Then the parts are assembled in the following order Body, Bush, Shaft by adopting
above methods.
6. Select the update icon for assembly to be updated, all assembly de sign models are
RESULT:
Thus the given 3D assembly model as per the drawing is modelled usingCATIA V5.18 software.
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VIVA QUESTIONS
7. The overall width of a part is dimensioned as 3.00 ± 0.02. What is the upper limit?
3.00
+0.02
3.02✓
0.04
9. Abbreviation of CATIA
Computer Aided Three Dimensional Interactive Animation Computer
Aided Three Dimensional Interactive Application✓ Computer Assisted
Three Dimensional Interactive Application Computer Aided Three
Dimensional Internet Application
11. When the interior of an object is complicated, which of the following view is used?
Front view
Side view
Top view
Sectional view✓
12. When the cutting plane cuts the entire object the section is known as
Full section✓
Half section
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section
the single line nor offset sectioning is useful and shape of the object is inclined
full section
half section
section✓
removed section
auxiliary section✓
assembly section
LAYOFF
LAYVPI
LAYDEL
LAYER✓
Thawing
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Freeze
Deleting a layer
18. Thin parts like stiffeners, webs, bolts, rivets, etc. are if they are cut by
the cutting plane along their axis.
sectioned
Not sectioned
19. Which command is used to divide the object into segments having
predefined length?
Divide
Chamfer
Trim
Measure✓
Snap
Grid
Erase✓
Polar
21. Which mode allows the user to draw 90° straight lines
Osnap
Ortho✓
Linear
Polar tracking
Array
Fillet
Copy
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Offset✓
10✓
20
15
SL
SC✓
CATPart✓ CATIAPart
CPart
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